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Keep costs down on campus
Managing your money as a student can be tough, especially given the current cost of living crisis. Coming to campus for a lecture or seminar? Read our top tips...
Save money on the go
As a student, it’s common to feel strapped for cash, especially as the cost of living rises. We’ve put together our top tips and student-specific hacks that will help...
Blog: Introducing Yewande
Hello there! My name is Yewande, I am a 26-year-old international master’s student currently studying Digital Marketing. I’m not the typical […]
Unlocking northern slang
Like anywhere else in the world, here in the UK, we speak quite differently to what you hear on TV, […]
Discover Salford’s History
You may have spent a lot of time in Salford; whether you’ve been studying on campus or exploring everything the […]
Making the most of winter in Manchester
Winter is such a magical season, but the cold weather and shorter days can make it feel a tad draining, […]
Salford and Manchester Bucket List Part 2
Salford and Manchester are full of lots of exciting things to do and see. And I am hoping you have […]
How to navigate university when you don’t drink
The ‘university experience’ doesn’t just mean drinking and parties. This might be surprising to some, but it’s okay not to […]
5 things you didn’t know you could do in Salford
Here are 5 fun things you can do in Salford to help you fall in love with the city. Let’s […]
Meet Alumni Award winner – Dr Sun Mingxu
We were delighted to catch up with Dr Sun Mingxu who studied both his master’s and doctoral degree at Salford. […]
Starting a master’s after 8 years in the industry: Q&A with Ye Qiao
We had the pleasure of speaking to Ye Qiao who started on the MSc Nursing course at Salford in September […]
Business graduate, Qijun, told us what he’ll be missing about Salford.
Qijun has just completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Salford and is about to start his next challenge. […]
Former Hack Manchester winner secures job at the University of Salford’s Energy House: meet Anestis.
We caught up with Greek student, Anestis Sitmalidis, who’s been offered a job at Salford Energy House testing facility just […]
FROM HONG KONG TO SALFORD, AND BACK: INTERVIEW WITH KA KIN
Hong Kong graduate, Ka Kin Kwok, came all the way to Salford to study MSc Acoustics and then returned home […]
From Salford to Frankfurt
BSc Accounting and Finance student, James Hodgson-Jones, took the opportunity of completing a placement year as part of his degree. […]
The Intriguing World of Human Biology and Infectious Diseases
We spoke with second year BSc Human Biology and Infectious Diseases student, Karolina Staniecka, about the importance of seizing every […]
Studying Social Policy: Artiana Blaize
Our ‘Student Stories’ are personal pieces written by students about their journey to Salford and the experiences they had studying […]
Studying Social Policy: Megan Rowlands-Mckie
Our ‘Student Stories’ are personal pieces written by students about their journey to Salford and the experiences they had studying […]
Geography student Q&A: Meet Shaun
Within most courses at the university there are many experiences and opportunities to aid your study. I spoke to second […]
THE FIRST LONDON RICS SUMMIT 2018
The World Built Environment Forum brings together business leaders, influencers and decision-makers to debate and drive action on the challenges […]
10 types of university lecturers
During your time at university, you will experience many different types of lecturers. Do any sound familiar? 1) The […]
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Our top tips for managing your time
By The University of Salford
August 11, 2025
We know you’re likely to have other commitments alongside studying such as work, placements, internships, volunteering, looking after children
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Settling in to living with new people
By The University of Salford
August 11, 2025
One of the biggest changes you experience when you come to uni is that you may be living with a group of people you’ve never met. It’s likely that
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My dream of studying in the UK as a Vietnamese student
By The University of Salford
August 5, 2025
Studying abroad has always been a dream of mine, and now that dream has finally come true. Today, as a postgraduate student in the UK, I look back
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How to be an Ally to Non-Binary People
By The University of Salford
July 2, 2025
”Non-binary is a term for people whose gender doesn’t sit comfortably with ‘man’ or ‘woman’. Non-binary identities are varied,” and this
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Studying MSc Data Science – Sherin’s story
By Hannah Boardman
June 27, 2025
After 6 years working in the NHS, Sherin decided it was time to put his passion to work and study MSc Data Science at the University of Salford. We
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